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Our Purpose in Life is to “Glorify God”

Our Elders:Mike Adams (Shepherd of the Month- Oct)Tim Feltner (Shepherd of the Month- Nov)Terry Moore (Shepherd of the Month- Dec)Roger Winslett (Shepherd of the Month- Jan)

Times of Assembling:Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible Study, 10:30 a.m. Worship, 5:00 p.m. WorshipWednesday, 7:00 p.m. Bible Study

Office Contact Info:Office Phone: 770.971.9933Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-1:00 Web Address: www.LifeInChrist.com

Our Deacons:Eric Aguirre (Lads to Leaders), Derek Brown (State-side Missions/GSOP), Dino Drain (Security/Technology), Tom Eickmeyer (Benevolence/Business), John Golden (Worship), Cliff Hicks (Building), Bob Jenkins (Member Involvement/Missions International), Daniel Ward (PRSYM Youth Group), Josh Zahrndt (Early Education/KFC/TNT youth).

Our Staff:David Decker (GSOP Director)gdaviddecker@bellsouth.net, 770.656.3979

Kelly Drain (Office Manager) secretary@lifeinchrist.com, 770.971.9933

Cliff Hicks (Building Supervisor) procliff2@aol.com, 678.614.1844

Jake Sutton (Pulpit)dayofwar40@yahoo.com, 901.619.9468

Tommy Tidwell (Marietta Campus Director) didaskalos1102@gmail.com, 770.365.2133

Dads and husbands, don’t give up on leading your families in worshiping God.

As difficult as it was to have our church buildings closed for several months, one of the surprising graces for many families has been the recovery of family worship. Yet in this recovery, many of us men have discovered our shortcomings as family worship leaders.

Would you say that family worship can feel more forced than joy-filled and more frustrating than fruitful? Do we feel tempted to throw in the towel altogether? Perhaps you can relate. That said, we know that God’s will for fathers is to raise their kids “in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4), and that faithfulness requires pressing on in the strength of the Holy Spirit from the Word. Consider three common hurdles that often hinder dads and husbands in their efforts toward joy-filled family worship of God.

Hurdle 1: Competition

Typically, when we think of family worship, we imagine the whole family huddled together to share in prayer, Scripture, and song. That’s not a bad way to think about family worship, but the first hurdle requires you to take a step back from intentional times of worship and to consider what else is competing for your family’s worship. The reality is, your family is always worshiping someone or something and, if you don’t consider the competition, you may be surprised to find that despite intentional times spent in God’s word and prayer, your family’s worship of God through Christ may still be coming in second place.

You can identify what is competing for your family’s worship by doing a personal assessment of where and how your family spends the bulk of its time, money, and attention. Even more importantly, dads and husbands, draw in your wives and children, inviting them to help you determine what is most important in your family’s life. Ask questions like:

What do you think our family gets most excited about? Most upset about?

What do we spend the most time talking about?

As your husband/dad, what do you think I care most about?

You will clear the first hurdle in worshiping God as a family by leading them in repentance and laying aside every weight and sin that either hinders or contradicts the intentional time your family spends together in the word and prayer (Hebrews 12:1).

Hurdle 2: Awkwardness—cont. on page 4

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Prayer Requests: Ben Golden is home from the hospital. He is very weak and will follow up with primary doctor. Tracy Phillips is recovering from dental surgery. She has been having issues with her blood pressure fluctuating. Henry West, brother of JoNell Hutto, is in the hospital. Ron Davidson, son of Gene Davidson, had to have his other foot amputated. Julie Preist's Nana, is in the hospital in Dallas following a stroke. Continue to Remember: Christine Aguirre, Carolyn Evans, Debbie Decker, Jenny Aguirre, Chip Harris, Nancy Davidson, Addie Brown, Noel Golden, Rose Hall, Jean Robinson, Glen Word, Murray Sandifer, Roger Winslett, Barbara Mabry, Jennie & James Coar, Rose & Jerry Hall, Sam Carrington, Earl & Ted Negas, Marlene Hewgley, Sammie Hathcock, Vicki Derrick.Friends and Family:Paul Boyd (brother of Beth Michell), Doug Reed, Jr. (son of Doug & Robbie Reed), Jim & Linda Feltner (parents of Tim Feltner), Anna Gaston (daughter of Dee Condra), Mark Hoshall (son of Flossie Hoshall), Lauren (friend of Misty Golden), Deborah Stock, Cindy Slaton (friend of Flo Foster), Mary (sister of Jesse Phillips), Will Terry (extended family member of Mike Adams), Barbara Brandon (mother of Karen Feltner), Steve Sessions, (son in law of

Marjorie Gillis), Curtistine Brown (sister of Larry Carter), Bea Moore (mother of Terry Moore).Prayer requests will remain in the Scroll for four weeks unless the office is notified of an update.

How to Respond to the Invitation:You can continue to respond during the invitation during services but if you are home or if you are not comfortable coming forward due to the covid 19 pandemic then you can give a note, text or call to one of the elders or Jake. We will continue to pray publicly for you but ask others to encourage you by social distancing.

Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort:We will be sending money to the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort for Lake Charles, Louisiana area that was hit recently by Hurricane Laura. If you would like to make an additional donation for this work then give your check to one of the elders.Baptism:We would like to welcome Elizabeth Davis to our church family. Elizabeth was baptized on 9/23. Her information is in the online directory.

Men’s Monthly Breakfast:First Tuesday of each month at the Windy City Grill at 8 am.

EDP Meeting:Elders, Deacons and Preachers meeting Sunday Oct 11 at 230 pm in the fellowship hall.

Elders & Deacons Search:Our elders are asking our members to look among our men for qualified deacons and elders. We would like you to speak with those that you feel may be qualified first, and get their permission for you to submit their name/s to the elders. Names need to be submitted to the elders by 10/18.

News You Can Use:Striving to fulfill

God’s Purpose Through

Evangelism, Edification, & Benevolence

Here are some of our works . . . .

Evangelism

Georgia School

of Preaching &

Biblical Studies

Live Webcasting

of Our Services

Edification

Bible Classes

Church Library

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Ladies Workshop

Prime Timers Group

Youth Groups

Benevolence

Raintree Village Children and

Family Services

Rainbow Omega

Georgia Agape

SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS @ 930 AM, WORSHIP IN AUDITORIUM @1030 AM THE AUDITORIUM IS OPEN FOR ALL (MASK OR NO MASK)

WE NOW HAVE LIVE STREAMING IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL FOR THOSE WEARING MASKS ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER WITHOUT A MASK.

SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASS AND WORSHIP CAN BE VIEWED LIVE ON YOUTUBE

SUNDAY PM-- JAKE WILL LEAD US IN A STUDY OF HEBREWS THAT WILL BE AIRED ON YOUTUBE- SMALL GROUPS IN HOMES. THIS CAN BE VIEWED ANY TIME AFTER AM WORSHIP

WEDNESDAY BIBLE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES @ 700 PM. DEVO IN THE AUDITORIUM BEFORE CLASSES.

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Piedmont Road Church of Christ "3A Good Tune UpJoe W. Nichols

•The Ladies Workshop meets every Tuesday at 930 am on the lower level. The side door to the building on the lower level (door nearest the workshop) will be the only door unlocked.

•Ladies Night Out- Friday, Oct 9 at 6 pm in the fellowship hall. We will have a craft night. Please bring soup, sandwiches or dessert. Drink will be provided. Sign up in the foyer/

•Ladies Devo & Brunch- Saturday, Oct 17 at 10 am in the fellowship hall. We will not meet every month (probably quarterly). Please bring a brunch dish to share. Please note the time change.

Ladies Corner

The Elders are allowing us to have a Fall Festival in the Outback (behind the church building). The date is October

24, at 4 PM. It will just be for the children in the congregation, we're not inviting the community this year to

help keep germs down.

We could use your help in several ways:

-Donate prizes...small toys, games, etc. ($5 and under, please. Think Dollar store) Place them in the Box in the Foyer. -Bring your car (decorated or not) and pass out candy for Trunk 'N Treat.-Participate in the Chili Cook off by Judging or Entering Chili.

See Josh or Brooke Zahrndt for more details.

October 24, 4-9 pmThis book was mentioned from the pulpit a few weeks ago and we had several members ask to purchase it. The books are on the desk in the foyer. They are $15 per copy. Please leave payment in the basket at the office door.

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Sunday, 10/18 Welcome: Brad Burnette Song Director: Daniel WardOpening Prayer: Boston GuthriePreside: Cliff Hicks Sermon AM: Jake SuttonScripture Reading: Chris ReeceShepherds Closing Prayer AM: Terry MooreUshers: Chris Vance, Make WallsWednesdayAnnouncements: Jake SuttonSong Leader: Jake SuttonSpeaker: VariousClosing Prayer: Kerry Schmidt

—cont. from page 1 For all of the talk within the church about family worship, so few men and fathers today grew up in homes where God was regularly worshiped, the Bible was consistently read, or their fathers played an active role in their spiritual maturation. Husbands and dads know they should be leading their families in worship, but many of us have received little practical discipleship in how to do so. As a result, many men feel as though they are inventing the wheel when it comes to family worship — and the wheel typically doesn’t roll smoothly at first.I have found that when I’ve tried to hide my insecurities about leading my family spiritually, I’ve actually made our times around God’s word and in prayer painfully awkward and strained. Instead, when I’m honest about the weakness I feel to adequately lead my family, I experience God’s grace at work in and through me the most. I’ve had to learn to let go of my perfectionism and instead make it my goal to simply push the ball forward so that when my son is leading his own family, he is starting farther ahead of where I did.So, dads, clear the hurdle of awkwardness by naming your insecurities as they relate to leading your family in worship, and trust that in your weakness the Lord will prove the sufficiency of his grace and power (2 Corinthians 12:9).Hurdle 3: Mere Knowledge The danger for many dads is to make family worship hardly anything more than an intellectual exercise. Would you say that you’ve been too easily satisfied at times with your children simply reciting the right answers about whatever passage of Scripture we’re studying or topic we’re discussing? Knowledge is good and necessary, but it’s not enough by itself. God’s chief concern is that the truth of His word is impressed upon our hearts: “These words that I command you today shall be on your heart” (Deuteronomy 6:6). The goal of family worship doesn’t end with learning; it ends with love.With love as the goal, dads and husbands, take the lead in drawing out your family at an affectional level. One of the best ways to do this is to set the tone by expressing how you’re seeing God at work in your own heart. Encourage your wife and children with what the Lord is teaching you and ways you’re seeing him make you more like Jesus. Help them see how the gospel applies to their joys and sorrows, and encourage each of them in the particulars of their lives.As you approach family worship, clear the hurdle of mere academic exercise by remembering 1 Corinthians 13. If you have family devotions but have not love, you are a noisy gong and ultimately gain nothing. Pursue love, and you gain God.Remember: Consistency Is KeyFamily worship is significant but surprisingly simple. Men, you don’t need to overcomplicate leading your family in worship. God has given you his word, and his Holy Spirit through His Word and promised to work in and through your weakness. With the Spirit’s help, repent of ways your family has valued other activities and worshiped things above Jesus. Then set aside regular times to read the Bible together, sing, discuss, and pray.Your family’s worship will not always feel profound (though it is!). You will certainly face all sorts of distractions — from squirrelly toddlers to defiant teenagers. Sometimes family worship will feel forced. At other times it will feel frustrating. But consistency is key. God’s word never returns empty and always accomplishes what he has purposed (Isaiah 55:10–11).Don’t give up even when you feel like your efforts are fruitless. Fight the good fight of faith, and trust that God will use your perseverance in family worship to cultivate deeper love for him and neighbor. Be faithful, and leave the results to Jesus, the true worship leader of your home.

—Jake Sutton

Sunday, 10/11 Welcome: Brad Burnette Song Director: Daniel WardOpening Prayer: Dino DrainPreside: Charles Derrick Sermon AM: Jake SuttonScripture Reading: Nick JahodaShepherds Closing Prayer AM: Tim FeltnerUshers: David Reece, Doug ReedWednesdayAnnouncements: Jake SuttonSong Leader: Eric StockerSpeaker: VariousClosing Prayer: Les Sandifer

Unable to Serve Sunday AM?

Call Rex Burrell 770.427.7595

Unable to Serve Wednesday?

Call John Golden 770.361.6232